DriveTeam Blog
CVSA Announces Annual Brake Inspection Blitz Set for September
Here at DriveTeam, we like to keep our students and clients up-to-date with the latest vehicle news in order to keep families and employees safe while on the road. We periodically share important news, like the latest update from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance...
It’s About Grip, Not Slip
Last month I wrote about the causes of police involved traffic crashes. Starting this month, our EROC team of instructors will begin presenting a series of monthly articles outlining what officers can do to prevent crashes. We will be focusing, primarily, on providing...
Why Police Officers Are Involved In Car Crashes
Welcome to the first in a series of articles on police emergency vehicle operation. These articles will focus primarily on the causes of vehicle crashes and the tactics and techniques available to police officers to help us prevent crashes. Historically, vehicle...
DOT Announces New Seatbelt Requirement for Commercial Motor Vehicle Passengers
Here at DriveTeam, we like to keep our students and clients up-to-date with the latest vehicle news in order to keep families and employees safe while on the road. We periodically share important news, like the latest update from the U.S. Department of Transportation....
Home for Summer! Reminding Kids about Safe Driving While Home from College
After a long school year of studying, writing papers, taking exams and walking to and from classes on campus, your college student is probably excited for a relaxing summer. They might also be looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of a car, ready to hit the...
The 100 Deadliest Days on the Road – How You Can Stay Safe
Everyone looks forward to the summer months. It’s a time for fun in the sun, backyard barbecues and parties, lazy days at the pool and perhaps a road trip or vacation. Teens and young adults especially anticipate summer’s arrival, as it signals freedom from classes...
5 ways to set a good example for your teen driver
When it comes to learning how to drive, your teen is probably anxious and excited. They can’t wait to get behind the wheel. You on the other hand, are not quite as thrilled! Learning how to drive has changed drastically since the time you first got your license. The...
How mid-size companies can save money, prevent car crashes and reduce repair expenses
As of January 2015, there were an estimated 2.8 million commercial cars and trucks in service. While we often think of large fleet operators like Waste Management, Cintas Corp. or First Energy, we can’t forget about mid-size companies that rely on their vehicles to...
7 things that scare parents of a teen driver + what to do about it
Being the parent of a teen driver can be nerve-racking. You worry about your son or daughter making it home safely – and you want to make sure they don’t hurt anyone else on the road. Whether your teen just started driver training or they have their license in-hand,...
Three Things We’ve Learned From the Latest NETS Motor Vehicle Crash Report
Here at Drive Team, Inc., we closely follow stats and trends related to driving, vehicle accidents and steps being taken to reduce fatalities. One of the organization we rely on for information is The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). This organization...